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WHAT IS VIRGIL ABLOH'S NET WORTH?

Virgil Abloh was estimated to have a net worth of $20million, at the time of his death.

WHO ARE VIRGIL ABLOH'S PARENTS?

The fashion designer's parents are Ghanaian immigrants, and moved to the US in the 1970s.

Nee and Eunice Abloh gave birth to Virgil Abloh on September 30, 1980.

The couple met in Accra, the capital of Ghana. They then got married and moved to the US.

Virgil's parents also have a daughter, named Edwina.

"In Rockford, Nee worked at a paint company and Eunice worked as a seamstress," according to an article published by the New Yorker in 2019.

"Eunice taught Abloh how to use a sewing machine, and at a young age he began designing T-shirts."

HOW MANY KIDS DOES VIRGIL ABLOH HAVE?

Abloh leaves behind two children.

He and his wife, Shannon, share a son, Grey, and daughter, Lowe.

The family lives in Chicago.

WHO IS VIRGIL ABLOH'S WIFE, SHANNON?

Shannon, age 40, is an American program manager at Monster.

Shannon used to work at Yahoo! as the media planner and account manager.

She was born in 1981 and has a Bachelor’s degree in management and marketing from Edgewood College in Wisconsin.

Shannon and Virgil met each other in high school and dated for 10 years before Virgil proposed.

They got married in 2009 in Chicago.

ABLOH STAYED DEDICATED TO CRAFT DURING CANCER BATTLE

In the statement announcing his passing, Abloh's team said that he never stopped putting everything into his work.

"Through it all, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, and optimism never wavered," the statement said.

"Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and to his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design."

VIRGIL ABLOH'S OFF-WHITE

Abloh founded Off-White, an Italian luxury fashion label, in 2012.

A year later, Ye, then Kanye, hired him to work as his creative partner.

Abloh spoke in the past about how he was inspired by his friend's "trailblazing."

"We're all the children of Kanye's trailblazing," Virgil told W in 2017. "This generation wouldn't have the freedom to cross genres had it not been for his passion to find more than what was delivered to him."

ABLOH MADE HISTORY IN FASHION WORLD

In March 2018, Virgil Abloh made history when he took on the role of artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection, becoming the first African-American to lead the brand's menswear line.

He also became one of the very few black designers to lead a major French fashion house.

VIRGIL PHOTOGRAPHED WITH WIFE AND CHILDREN

Capital Moments tweeted photos of Virgil and his family.

MARC JACOBS ONE OF THE FIRST DESIGNERS TO COMMENT ON DEATH

Designer Marc Jacobs commented on the Instagram post announcing Abloh's death: "I am so sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.

"May you Rest In Peace and Power dear Virgil."

ABLOH'S FRIENDSHIP WITH KANYE WEST

Abloh worked closely with Kanye West, now known as Ye, with TMZ suggesting that Ye was one of the few who had knowledge of the designer's illness.

The two have reportedly been friends since around 2009.

But an alleged feud, which made it into some of Ye's songs, derailed the friendship for years.

However, in 2018, the two appeared to reconcile and were seen posing together at the Paris Louis show that year.

GIGI HADID MOURNS VIRGIL

The model shared photos of Virgil on Instagram, along with memories of the fashion designer.

"I am heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend, and a friend to the world, Virgil Abloh," she wrote.

"You will continue to inspire me every day, V. I feel blessed and honored by every moment."

"Rest Easy, my friend. You are so loved. You were the difference. As we always said.. “See you somewhere, soon™️”

LVMH MOURNS LOSS OF ABLOH

WHAT IS CARDIAN ANGIOSARCOMA?

The cancer that Abloh died from, cardiac angiosarcoma, is cancer of the heart, which can grow tumors on the outside surface or inside the heart's chambers or tissues.

Angiosarcomas often form in the upper right chamber of the heart, and block blood flow from coming in and out of the chamber.

The blockages can cause swelling, oftentimes in the legs, feet, or abdomen. The veins in one's neck may also expand or swell.

This tumor can also cause fluid to collect in the sac that surrounds the heart, resulting in symptoms like shortness of breath or heart palpitations.

VIRGIL ABLOH'S CANCER BATTLE

In a statement announcing his death, Abloh's family announced that he was battling a rare type of cancer called cardiac angiosarcoma for two years.

"He chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing numerous challenging treatments, all while helming several significant institutions that span fashion, art, and culture," the statement said.

KRIS JENNER POSTS TRIBUTE ON INSTAGRAM

"I'm so so saddened and devastated to hear about the passing of our dear friend Virgil Abloh," wrote Kris Jenner.

"I'm sending all of my love and prayers to his beautiful family. You are an angel @virgilabloh and we love you…